I completly agree with all of you that seven is way too young. We don't plan on telling him for several more years. I just brought it up because I am curious about how to deal with it when the time comes. I dread having the talk and want to be as prepared as much as possible. Thanks
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I completly agree with all of you that seven is way too young. We don't plan on telling him for several more years. I just brought it up because I am curious about how to deal with it when the time comes. I dread having the talk and want to be as prepared as much as possible. Thanks
I completly agree with all of you that seven is way too young. We don't plan on telling him for several more years. I just brought it up because I am curious about how to deal with it when the time comes. I dread having the talk and want to be as prepared as much as possible. Thanks
I completly agree with all of you that seven is way too young. We don't plan on telling him for several more years. I just brought it up because I am curious about how to deal with it when the time comes. I dread having the talk and want to be as prepared as much as possible. Thanks
I completly agree with all of you that seven is way too young. We don't plan on telling him for several more years. I just brought it up because I am curious about how to deal with it when the time comes. I dread having the talk and want to be as prepared as much as possible. Thanks
CFHockeyMom
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Like a few others on here, I latched on to the Julie/Mark circumstance to let Sean know that some CFers have trouble conceiving. I made it clear that it didn't mean he couldn't have kids but that it may mean he has to look at more options than other folks. Like everything else with CF we've taken any opportunity to explain the realities when they have presented themselves and believe in being open and honest.
With regard to teaching your kids about sex (which I acknowledge the original poster was not asking our opinion about), I don't think 7 is too young but certainly what you tell them at 7 shouldn't be the same things you talk about at 13, 15, or 18. Stick with what is age appropriate. There are plenty of books geared toward each stage of development and I recommend you check those out. Fertility isn't a topic that a 7 year old can comprehend but come 11-13 that info is certainly appropriate.
With regard to teaching your kids about sex (which I acknowledge the original poster was not asking our opinion about), I don't think 7 is too young but certainly what you tell them at 7 shouldn't be the same things you talk about at 13, 15, or 18. Stick with what is age appropriate. There are plenty of books geared toward each stage of development and I recommend you check those out. Fertility isn't a topic that a 7 year old can comprehend but come 11-13 that info is certainly appropriate.
CFHockeyMom
New member
Like a few others on here, I latched on to the Julie/Mark circumstance to let Sean know that some CFers have trouble conceiving. I made it clear that it didn't mean he couldn't have kids but that it may mean he has to look at more options than other folks. Like everything else with CF we've taken any opportunity to explain the realities when they have presented themselves and believe in being open and honest.
With regard to teaching your kids about sex (which I acknowledge the original poster was not asking our opinion about), I don't think 7 is too young but certainly what you tell them at 7 shouldn't be the same things you talk about at 13, 15, or 18. Stick with what is age appropriate. There are plenty of books geared toward each stage of development and I recommend you check those out. Fertility isn't a topic that a 7 year old can comprehend but come 11-13 that info is certainly appropriate.
With regard to teaching your kids about sex (which I acknowledge the original poster was not asking our opinion about), I don't think 7 is too young but certainly what you tell them at 7 shouldn't be the same things you talk about at 13, 15, or 18. Stick with what is age appropriate. There are plenty of books geared toward each stage of development and I recommend you check those out. Fertility isn't a topic that a 7 year old can comprehend but come 11-13 that info is certainly appropriate.
CFHockeyMom
New member
Like a few others on here, I latched on to the Julie/Mark circumstance to let Sean know that some CFers have trouble conceiving. I made it clear that it didn't mean he couldn't have kids but that it may mean he has to look at more options than other folks. Like everything else with CF we've taken any opportunity to explain the realities when they have presented themselves and believe in being open and honest.
With regard to teaching your kids about sex (which I acknowledge the original poster was not asking our opinion about), I don't think 7 is too young but certainly what you tell them at 7 shouldn't be the same things you talk about at 13, 15, or 18. Stick with what is age appropriate. There are plenty of books geared toward each stage of development and I recommend you check those out. Fertility isn't a topic that a 7 year old can comprehend but come 11-13 that info is certainly appropriate.
With regard to teaching your kids about sex (which I acknowledge the original poster was not asking our opinion about), I don't think 7 is too young but certainly what you tell them at 7 shouldn't be the same things you talk about at 13, 15, or 18. Stick with what is age appropriate. There are plenty of books geared toward each stage of development and I recommend you check those out. Fertility isn't a topic that a 7 year old can comprehend but come 11-13 that info is certainly appropriate.
CFHockeyMom
New member
Like a few others on here, I latched on to the Julie/Mark circumstance to let Sean know that some CFers have trouble conceiving. I made it clear that it didn't mean he couldn't have kids but that it may mean he has to look at more options than other folks. Like everything else with CF we've taken any opportunity to explain the realities when they have presented themselves and believe in being open and honest.
With regard to teaching your kids about sex (which I acknowledge the original poster was not asking our opinion about), I don't think 7 is too young but certainly what you tell them at 7 shouldn't be the same things you talk about at 13, 15, or 18. Stick with what is age appropriate. There are plenty of books geared toward each stage of development and I recommend you check those out. Fertility isn't a topic that a 7 year old can comprehend but come 11-13 that info is certainly appropriate.
With regard to teaching your kids about sex (which I acknowledge the original poster was not asking our opinion about), I don't think 7 is too young but certainly what you tell them at 7 shouldn't be the same things you talk about at 13, 15, or 18. Stick with what is age appropriate. There are plenty of books geared toward each stage of development and I recommend you check those out. Fertility isn't a topic that a 7 year old can comprehend but come 11-13 that info is certainly appropriate.
CFHockeyMom
New member
Like a few others on here, I latched on to the Julie/Mark circumstance to let Sean know that some CFers have trouble conceiving. I made it clear that it didn't mean he couldn't have kids but that it may mean he has to look at more options than other folks. Like everything else with CF we've taken any opportunity to explain the realities when they have presented themselves and believe in being open and honest.
With regard to teaching your kids about sex (which I acknowledge the original poster was not asking our opinion about), I don't think 7 is too young but certainly what you tell them at 7 shouldn't be the same things you talk about at 13, 15, or 18. Stick with what is age appropriate. There are plenty of books geared toward each stage of development and I recommend you check those out. Fertility isn't a topic that a 7 year old can comprehend but come 11-13 that info is certainly appropriate.
With regard to teaching your kids about sex (which I acknowledge the original poster was not asking our opinion about), I don't think 7 is too young but certainly what you tell them at 7 shouldn't be the same things you talk about at 13, 15, or 18. Stick with what is age appropriate. There are plenty of books geared toward each stage of development and I recommend you check those out. Fertility isn't a topic that a 7 year old can comprehend but come 11-13 that info is certainly appropriate.
well, i've known for as long as i can remember. i'm not sure how i found out, but i knew before we talked about it in school. i never had any problem thinking that i didn't have to worry about getting a girl pregnant because my dad was sure to instill proper sexual ethics.
maybe seven is a bit young, but i wouldn't wait too long. i think we often underestimate kids and have this overwhelming urge to protect them that may cause more harm than good.
when he is old enough to pleasure himslef, which is something that boys discover fairly early, he might notice that something is different than what he may have already heard or have been taught in school. if he is comfortable and open, he might ask questions then, but i wouldn't count it. i put my money on confusion and maybe some apprehension.
even though knew i was infertile, i wasn't prepared for the lack 'substance' upon climax, which caused me a fair amount of anxiety and apprehension towards sex, even today. it tool me over twenty years to be able to talk about it seriously.
maybe seven is a bit young, but i wouldn't wait too long. i think we often underestimate kids and have this overwhelming urge to protect them that may cause more harm than good.
when he is old enough to pleasure himslef, which is something that boys discover fairly early, he might notice that something is different than what he may have already heard or have been taught in school. if he is comfortable and open, he might ask questions then, but i wouldn't count it. i put my money on confusion and maybe some apprehension.
even though knew i was infertile, i wasn't prepared for the lack 'substance' upon climax, which caused me a fair amount of anxiety and apprehension towards sex, even today. it tool me over twenty years to be able to talk about it seriously.
well, i've known for as long as i can remember. i'm not sure how i found out, but i knew before we talked about it in school. i never had any problem thinking that i didn't have to worry about getting a girl pregnant because my dad was sure to instill proper sexual ethics.
maybe seven is a bit young, but i wouldn't wait too long. i think we often underestimate kids and have this overwhelming urge to protect them that may cause more harm than good.
when he is old enough to pleasure himslef, which is something that boys discover fairly early, he might notice that something is different than what he may have already heard or have been taught in school. if he is comfortable and open, he might ask questions then, but i wouldn't count it. i put my money on confusion and maybe some apprehension.
even though knew i was infertile, i wasn't prepared for the lack 'substance' upon climax, which caused me a fair amount of anxiety and apprehension towards sex, even today. it tool me over twenty years to be able to talk about it seriously.
maybe seven is a bit young, but i wouldn't wait too long. i think we often underestimate kids and have this overwhelming urge to protect them that may cause more harm than good.
when he is old enough to pleasure himslef, which is something that boys discover fairly early, he might notice that something is different than what he may have already heard or have been taught in school. if he is comfortable and open, he might ask questions then, but i wouldn't count it. i put my money on confusion and maybe some apprehension.
even though knew i was infertile, i wasn't prepared for the lack 'substance' upon climax, which caused me a fair amount of anxiety and apprehension towards sex, even today. it tool me over twenty years to be able to talk about it seriously.
well, i've known for as long as i can remember. i'm not sure how i found out, but i knew before we talked about it in school. i never had any problem thinking that i didn't have to worry about getting a girl pregnant because my dad was sure to instill proper sexual ethics.
maybe seven is a bit young, but i wouldn't wait too long. i think we often underestimate kids and have this overwhelming urge to protect them that may cause more harm than good.
when he is old enough to pleasure himslef, which is something that boys discover fairly early, he might notice that something is different than what he may have already heard or have been taught in school. if he is comfortable and open, he might ask questions then, but i wouldn't count it. i put my money on confusion and maybe some apprehension.
even though knew i was infertile, i wasn't prepared for the lack 'substance' upon climax, which caused me a fair amount of anxiety and apprehension towards sex, even today. it tool me over twenty years to be able to talk about it seriously.
maybe seven is a bit young, but i wouldn't wait too long. i think we often underestimate kids and have this overwhelming urge to protect them that may cause more harm than good.
when he is old enough to pleasure himslef, which is something that boys discover fairly early, he might notice that something is different than what he may have already heard or have been taught in school. if he is comfortable and open, he might ask questions then, but i wouldn't count it. i put my money on confusion and maybe some apprehension.
even though knew i was infertile, i wasn't prepared for the lack 'substance' upon climax, which caused me a fair amount of anxiety and apprehension towards sex, even today. it tool me over twenty years to be able to talk about it seriously.
well, i've known for as long as i can remember. i'm not sure how i found out, but i knew before we talked about it in school. i never had any problem thinking that i didn't have to worry about getting a girl pregnant because my dad was sure to instill proper sexual ethics.
maybe seven is a bit young, but i wouldn't wait too long. i think we often underestimate kids and have this overwhelming urge to protect them that may cause more harm than good.
when he is old enough to pleasure himslef, which is something that boys discover fairly early, he might notice that something is different than what he may have already heard or have been taught in school. if he is comfortable and open, he might ask questions then, but i wouldn't count it. i put my money on confusion and maybe some apprehension.
even though knew i was infertile, i wasn't prepared for the lack 'substance' upon climax, which caused me a fair amount of anxiety and apprehension towards sex, even today. it tool me over twenty years to be able to talk about it seriously.
maybe seven is a bit young, but i wouldn't wait too long. i think we often underestimate kids and have this overwhelming urge to protect them that may cause more harm than good.
when he is old enough to pleasure himslef, which is something that boys discover fairly early, he might notice that something is different than what he may have already heard or have been taught in school. if he is comfortable and open, he might ask questions then, but i wouldn't count it. i put my money on confusion and maybe some apprehension.
even though knew i was infertile, i wasn't prepared for the lack 'substance' upon climax, which caused me a fair amount of anxiety and apprehension towards sex, even today. it tool me over twenty years to be able to talk about it seriously.
well, i've known for as long as i can remember. i'm not sure how i found out, but i knew before we talked about it in school. i never had any problem thinking that i didn't have to worry about getting a girl pregnant because my dad was sure to instill proper sexual ethics.
maybe seven is a bit young, but i wouldn't wait too long. i think we often underestimate kids and have this overwhelming urge to protect them that may cause more harm than good.
when he is old enough to pleasure himslef, which is something that boys discover fairly early, he might notice that something is different than what he may have already heard or have been taught in school. if he is comfortable and open, he might ask questions then, but i wouldn't count it. i put my money on confusion and maybe some apprehension.
even though knew i was infertile, i wasn't prepared for the lack 'substance' upon climax, which caused me a fair amount of anxiety and apprehension towards sex, even today. it tool me over twenty years to be able to talk about it seriously.
maybe seven is a bit young, but i wouldn't wait too long. i think we often underestimate kids and have this overwhelming urge to protect them that may cause more harm than good.
when he is old enough to pleasure himslef, which is something that boys discover fairly early, he might notice that something is different than what he may have already heard or have been taught in school. if he is comfortable and open, he might ask questions then, but i wouldn't count it. i put my money on confusion and maybe some apprehension.
even though knew i was infertile, i wasn't prepared for the lack 'substance' upon climax, which caused me a fair amount of anxiety and apprehension towards sex, even today. it tool me over twenty years to be able to talk about it seriously.